Can cardinals and other birds of that siZe access seed in this feeder?
30570
We don't have cardinals, but I really doubt they could fit into the cage. The small birds really like it. But - the flickers can feed by sticking just their head into the cage and using their long beak and tongue to get to the food. It is quite a good show.
30571
no they can not. it is made for smaller birds like finches, chickadees and such. I would put on a different feeder for bigger birds....
30572
Hello, the largest birds I have seen in the feeder are sparrows of several types. I don't think cardinals would fit. I bought it because pigeons have discovered my larger feeder. Besides eating all the seed quickly, they scare away the smaller birds. With this feeder, the chickadees, finches and sparrows get a chance to feed.
30573
The reason that we bought this feeder is to provide a feeder for smaller birds where the larger birds can not get to the feed. So far it has worked perfectly. Blue Jays and other large birds have not been able to feed at this feeder. I have not seen any Cardinals feeding at it either but we don't have that many Cardinals feeding at our Yankee Flipper feeder either.
30574
I have seen the female cardinal in the feeder but the male doesn't enter it. It does keep out larger birds and they eat what is dropped on the ground.
30575
Let me begin by saying we haven't been able to watch our birds as frequently these past several months so my answer isn't absolute. Since putting up this feeder, we've never seen the cardinals, jays, or the woodpecker access it. All used the smaller version by a different company. They do still use the cardinal feeder with the weight bar. By having both styles hanging from the small pole we think we are providing for all of the bird types.
885922
The Cardinals and all the birds love this feeder. The only drawback is the squirrels love it as much as the birds. I could not keep the food in the feeder because of the squirrels.
1770590
Yes, we have had blue jays and cardinals get into it. They can't lift the lid like the squirrels or chipmunks do, but they can get their beaks in and pick one out if its close enough. Yet the ones we have don't get much, the squirrels pretty much run it.
1537798
Yes! I have a ton of cardinals who use it every day. Now I'm seeing a bunch of fledglings. The doves are ground feeders at my place. I feed in the feeder and on the ground. Blue jays can't use it. They eat on the ground.
885921
I have seen many cardinals on my feeder normally sitting at the bottom of it. I have other feeders out but some always manage to get onto this!!feeder.
746371
Yes, they do manage to sit on the rims edge unfortunately. I have given up trying to buy feeders that exclude all breeds of birds! If theres a will theres a way! If they are hungry they will find a way to eat. I was told that only cardinals like safflower seeds, i only put pure safflower seeds in this feeder i get all kinds of birds on this feeder! I also have other seed feeders, for other birds so it doesnt matter!
462241
Quite frankly I do not know. I have used my feeder for 2 months. Using regular bird seed, I had many birds but many squirrels also.I could not move the feeder (so the squirrels have no access) but I can't as it provides entertainment for my handicapped wife.I switched to safflower seed and now there are no squirrels but lots of birds: wrens, sparrows, cardinals, tufted titmouse, chickadees,nuthatches and finches plus some I cannot identify.
885917
Yes. I have this feeder filled with sunflower seeds and another filled with regular bird seed and they definitely prefer this one. I see a lot of cardinals and wood p_eckers too.
1458443
There are no cardinals where I live in Alaska. I do have gray jays use the feeder and they are about the same size as a cardinal so I think it should work for cardinals.
1048946
Just about any seed that's not to large, the fruit seed and nut seed that come in some of the mixed seeds do have a tendency to get stuck in the feeder and have to be taken out, but still no real problem. I laugh at the squirrels as they try to get at the feed. If it is hung as suggested they are unable to get the feed.
939023
I does have very small openings for small birds and should keep the big birds out. I actually had to cut a few bigger hole, so that the cardinals could get in to eat.
331467
The Cardinals won't go near this bird feeder. I have two feeders and even the smaller birds will hardly touch this feeder, they prefer the standard feeder with an open tray, this one has elongated holes that the birds have to reach through while sitting on a spring loaded perch. The spring loaded perch will not support the larger birds like Cardinals, even when it is set to the maximum weight adjustment.
1061399
Yes, I have cardinals that eat from my feeder. Although, I think they prefer flat feeders (trays), this has worked very well for me.
1061396
I have the squirrel solution feeder for over a year, all birds use them, but the cardinals are dominant and use it more than any other birds.
1700009
Hi RebecaI think they could, but it is best for smaller birds, like chicadees. Also, if you have squirrels around, you would need some kind of clamp to keep them from dumping the seeds. Donna
1718464
No, in fact I've had a female Cardinal go in it at times with Gold Finches on the other side. Most of the time my larger birds will go to the other feeders.
1537793
My Squirrel Buster is the smaller version. I haven't seen Cardinals come to it, only smaller birds.